The Cycling Thermostat is an OEM replacement part for GE dryers. It regulates heating element output and drum temperature during drying cycles. Maintaining proper air and drum temperatures is key to achieving thorough moisture removal from fabrics within targeted cycle times. Causes of failure typically involve defects developing over many heat exposure and cool-down cycles. Mineral deposits accumulating on the thermostat head can also impact heat-sensing precision over extended use.  Symptoms of a bad cycling thermostat include: Slow or inadequate drying times Excessively long cycles for normal loads   The dryer turning on/off irregularly while operating Unpredictable or fluctuating drum temperatures This OEM replacement thermostat is compatible with GE, Hotpoint, and some Kenmore models.Part Number WE4M216 (AP2042618) replaces 276485, AH267949, EA267949, PS267949, WE04M0056, WE04M0216, WE4M317, WE4M56.